Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F) lens
- 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced June 2012
- Superseded the Nikon P300
- Refreshed by Nikon P330

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M530 was launched 3 years earlier than the P310 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M530 scores vs the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon P310
M530 | P310 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Kodak M530
P310 | M530 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon P310
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M530 compared to the P310.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and P310 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and P310.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix P310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-06-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $110 | $700 |